MERYL LOUISE DAVENPORT:

A thirty-something woman – Meryl is a mother of three and wife to Barry. Stressed out, she is frantic and dishevelled. Her monologue is a frantic stream of conscious sprint that begins slowly and gathers pace throughout. Meryl is a woman dealing with the nagging of her children as well as the pressure of being a perfect mother to the outside world while also thinking about random day-to-day thoughts. She is always on the go and at full speed. Mother warrior!

TIGGY ENTWHISTLE:

Late thirties to fifties – Tiggy is a member of the Cactus Appreciation Society, she has turned into a cactus fanatic because her partner, Harry has recently left her for a younger woman.   A vulnerable woman.  She is very timid and shy towards public speaking. Her monologue is a speech at the Cacti convention to fellow succulent lovers.

MARY O’DONNELL: (Actress must be a reasonable singer and dancer)

A teenage student – Mary O’Donnell is the most talented singer/dancer/actress at St. Brigid’s and is preparing for the school talent show. She was a past winner and is competitive and all about performing. Now, clad in her homemade costume, she is all set to perform “O'Shaughnessy” from CATS - until she discovers Angela McTerry is doing it too. She attempts to hide her own flaws and insecurities, by pointing out the flaws of others (Angela McTerry). She must be able to sing and dance in a musical theatre style as well as contemporary style. Mary performs a dance to a song by Shaft, lip-syncing while Irish dancing!

THERESA McTERRY:

A twenties – thirties woman – Theresa is a happy bride preparing herself on the morning of her wedding day. She is a typical bride who has dreamt of every minute detail since she was a child. She tries to contemplate the positives on her wedding day, as though she is trying to convince herself.  She is frightened about being married as she feels her individual identity may be consumed by the role of being a “wife” and she will be restricted only to Ted.  She needs to be able to cover excellent comic timing as well serious dramatic tension. This character will not mind being on stage in her underwear.

WINSOME WEBSTER:

A 50+ woman – Winsome is a widow who volunteers for the Blind society. She is conservative looking and husband Jim died several years earlier. She is part of a widows club; however, her sense of belonging is not fulfilled as they are only united by their husbands’ deaths. She begins reading to a blind man named Patrick.  She is renewed with a youthfulness she thought she has lost by reading a romantic, slightly erotic book to Patrick. She defies societal expectations and fantasizes about the unexpected.

ZOE STRUTHERS:

Late 40’s upwards (Requires American accent) (Actress must be a reasonable singer and dancer).

Described as an “Aging American Diva”. Zoe Struthers is an American diva who comes to Melbourne for her finale performance. Her husband Daryl left her and her house burnt down and left her with nothing.  She has severe alcoholism and bitterness. A reuniting with her daughter, Deidre, assists with forgiving her past deeds and she is now becoming sober and attempting to get on her with life. This character needs to have a singing voice, this monologue mainly done through song. She is a Ronda Burchmore / Liza Minnelli / Judy Garland type of diva, who still has it even when she is over 50.